Kids Have Everyone Cheering With Fun Michael Jackson Tribute

When students from Baldwin Hills Elementary performed their own version of “Thriller” on stage – let’s just say they had shivers going down everyone’s spines.

Their remake of Michael Jackson’s classic horror video has taken the internet by storm, and rightfully so. It’s a brilliant act full of zombies, dance moves, and of course, the unforgettable red jacket.

So, it’s time to pop some popcorn and discover why these kids had the crowd going nuts.

If you were alive in the ’80s, likely you can recite at least some of the lyrics from “Thriller.” But even more so, just the mere song title alone probably puts visions of dancing monsters in your head.

The “frightening” tune was released in 1982 on Jackson’s Thriller album, with the music video coming out the next year. It was enough to give people nightmares, but according to The Guardian, it also sent record sales through the roof.

At Baldwin Hills Elementary school in Los Angeles, California the students are taught to appreciate influential artists and music from the past.

The fourth and fifth-graders were given a project that would pay tribute to the late King of Pop. Through the guidance of their teacher, Malinda Williams, they learned an epic dance routine to “Thriller.”

Their performance starts with a little history of the musician and album. And who better to explain it than a mini-version of the singer dressed in his famous red outfit?

There have been many excellent performances to come out of Baldwin Hills. Williams has choreographed many routines that have gone viral, including ones from their Motown review show.

She enjoys teaching students about music from history – and puts a lot of focus on Motown from the ’60s and ’70s. They’ve covered legendary artists like The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, and even The Jackson Five.

But this time, however, they focused on an all-time hit from the ’80s.